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New hours at food pantry

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The Salvation Army food pantry, 620 North Erie Street, has new hours. The food pantry will now be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.

Grants to streamline threat response at schools

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Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost reports that $4 million in grant funding is available to local school districts. The funds can be used to buy technology that links them to law enforcement in an effort to improve crisis response and crime prevention.

How to minimize the impact of asthma on kids

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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, asthma is one of the most common diseases in the United States, affecting nearly 25 million people— about 1 in 13. Approximately 5.1 million of those afflicted with this chronic disease are children.

Better Business Bureau warns of job scams aimed at students

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Lane Montz, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving northwestern Ohio and southeastern Michigan, shares the following warnings about the latest scams. Many college students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover school expenses.

Pet adoption, microchip event set for Oct. 7

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In partnership with Planned Pethood Inc., Yark Subaru will host a pet adoption and microchip event on Saturday, October 7, from noon to 2 p.m., at 6141 West Central Avenue, Toledo, to celebrate Subaru Loves Pets.

Red Cross volunteer recruitment event set

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The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region has an urgent need for volunteers in several critical roles. The organization will host a recruitment event on Wednesday, October 25, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

OHP focuses on teen driver safety

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The Ohio Highway Patrol is placing focus on teen driver safety. Teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, caused mainly by immaturity and a lack of skills and experience, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.